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How to Think Like Frank Lloyd Wright: Insights, Inspiration, and Activities for Future Architects

How to Think Like Frank Lloyd Wright: Insights, Inspiration, and Activities for Future Architects

Simon & Schuster

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This unique, lavishly illustrated book offers a fascinating look into Frank Lloyd Wright's creative process—and offers fun, thoughtful activities for aspiring architects!

Frank Lloyd Wright looked to nature for inspiration as he designed some of the most original, striking, and widely recognized buildings in the world. This unique book is part biography, part sketchbook, part exploration of his most famous projects—and the thinking behind them. By shedding light on Wright's views about landscapes, geometry, and the way people live, the ideas and illustrations in this book will ignite the imagination of aspiring architects. Dozens of thoughtful prompts and activities throughout the book—from developing geometric patterns to creating structures for different habitats to envisioning a floorplan built around a central fireplace—empower readers to translate architectural concepts into their own work.
  • For ages 10 and up
  • Product Type: Picture Book, Trade Paperback
  • 144 pages, with 144 illustrations
  • Published in 2021
  • Shipping Dimensions: 9.0 × 10.0 × 0.5 inches  (22.9 × 25.4 × 1.3 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 lb (22.4 oz; 635 g)
  • SKU010009243 | 9781941367476

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Frank Lloyd Wright in 1954

About the Artist

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) remains an iconic figure in American architecture and design. Born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, Wright's career spanned over seven decades and left an indelible mark on the world of architecture. He was known for his visionary approach, pioneering organic architecture that seamlessly integrated buildings with their natural surroundings. Wright's most famous works include Fallingwater, a masterpiece of modern architecture built over a waterfall in Pennsylvania, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, which features a distinctive spiral design. His unique style, characterized by clean lines, open spaces, and innovative use of materials, has influenced countless architects and continues to inspire generations of designers worldwide. Wright's legacy as an architectural genius and his commitment to a harmonious relationship between nature and structures have solidified his place as one of America's most revered architects.

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